Week 3: Independence Day (posted by Annie)

We started off the 20th of July, which just so happens to be the Colombian Independence Day, with a somewhat clear sky and all the beautiful buildings decorated with red, blue, and yellow.

As we walked around town to admire all the decorations, we saw men and woman getting ready for the parade.

We also saw cars being weighed down by over-the-top decorations, which obviously was a main attraction to the tourists. 

Since we figured out that the parade did not start until 1:30 pm, we decided to go to a cafe, play a few games of Quixx, and get hot chocolate and espressos.                                                                                     

 After coffee, Eliza and I took more pictures of the decorations, whilst Jane and Dad read books.

 Finally, it was time to wait for 30 minutes for the parade, but luckily for us, the people also waiting kept us entertained.

 Then it was time for the parade!

 When (we thought) the parade was done, the girls headed home, but Dad stayed and watched something amazing; he saw "jeeps popping 360 degree wheelies, while propped up by weight in the back. Then the driver climbed out on the front hood to pump up the crowd. It was awesome."

 At 6:00 pm, there was a whole town dance party and fireworks. It was an amazing day and fun day to celebrate Colombian independence!